(The Center Square) – The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Tuesday advising Americans and their health care providers to "pause" using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports of health complications.

In adherence to federal recommendations, Louisiana will temporarily halt use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, officials have announced.

Woman’s Hospital this week announced it was relaxing its visitation policy, a move that comes after state officials loosened restrictions amid improving COVID-19 figures.

The City of Denham Springs has partnered with Open Health Care Clinic to give residents more chances to receive a COVID-19 vaccine over the next seven weeks.

This week, 486 vaccine providers across the state will receive limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

LSU’s popular Spring Game is back.

In Livingston Parish, the confirmed COVID-19 case count rose by 11 while the number of deaths remained unchanged on Monday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics April 12-18, officials have announced.

The city of Baton Rouge will host a federally-backed COVID-19 vaccination center that state and federal officials hope will put shots in thousands of arms over the next several weeks. 

The state has launched a new hotline that can help people schedule COVID-19 vaccines and answer vaccine-related questions.

The number of fully-vaccinated residents in Livingston Parish has surpassed 18,000, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Southeastern Louisiana University will soon distribute more than $5 million in financial relief grants to students facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, the university has announced.

Coronavirus vaccines will be offered at Tiger Stadium on LSU’s campus on Wednesday, April 7, the university has announced.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued a warning about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards being sold online.

Nearly 550 vaccine providers across the state will receive limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics April 5-11, officials have announced.

Livingston Parish confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths and 35 new cases on Monday while the number of fully-vaccinated residents passed 16,000, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer update its COVID-19 dashboard on state holidays, officials have announced.

There were few things in life Betty Jean Trahan enjoyed more than cooking.

Approximately 1,215 COVID-19 more vaccine doses were administered in Livingston Parish since the previous report, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in French Settlement on Thursday, April 8, village officials have announced.

On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he would be loosening COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social gatherings.

Louisiana will lift most of its COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail settings when the current order expires, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 19 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and two new deaths, according to figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics March 30 - April 1, officials have announced.

Livingston Parish confirmed 17 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and no new deaths, according to figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than 600 vaccine providers across the state will receive limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Denham Springs Antique Village will get a big boost next month: Spring Fest is coming back.

A popular New Orleans 10K is heading to Livingston Parish.

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in Denham Springs on Wednesday, March 31, according to the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP).

The confirmed COVID-19 case count in Livingston Parish fell by two overnight, according to figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Livingston Parish Public Schools system has put out the call for substitute teachers, saying the already challenging task of finding quality subs has grown even daunting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A portion of 2020 unemployment benefits are exempt from Louisiana state income tax, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

A jambalaya benefit for a person battling the novel coronavirus will be held at First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs on Saturday, March 27.

Livingston Parish confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Starting next week, all Louisiana residents 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed four new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 16 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 16 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Ochsner Baton Rouge and Southern University are teaming up to host a drive-thru mass vaccination event on Saturday, March 27, according to a statement.

Southeastern Louisiana University will hold a “pop-up” COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 24, officials announced.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, March 24.

Louisiana surpassed a “grim” milestone on Monday — more than 10,000 people are now believed to have died from the novel coronavirus.

Livingston Parish confirmed 46 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and no new deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Sixteen health providers in Livingston Parish — the most yet — will receive very limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana confirmed just over 100 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday while the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations fell below 400 statewide, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The confirmed COVID-19 case count in Livingston Parish dropped by 14 on Friday, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced this week that all essential workers, regardless of their underlying health conditions, will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, March 22.

WATSON -- Wanda Willis Cloud loved playing cards with her friends, loved volunteering with her church, loved rummaging through items at garage sales, and loved cheering for the LSU Tigers.

Beginning Monday, more than two dozen categories of essential workers will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, regardless of their underlying health conditions.

Louisiana leads the nation at administering second doses of the coronavirus vaccine within the recommended timeframe, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 11 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed six new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

After a one-year hiatus, the Denham Springs Fair is coming back.

Ochsner Baton Rouge will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, March, 20, thanks to an expanded supply of just over 1,130 Pfizer vaccine doses, the hospital system has announced.

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in Denham Springs on Thursday, March 18, according to the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP).

Livingston Parish confirmed 46 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

With his grandfather in the hospital fighting the novel coronavirus, one boy decided to put his thoughts on paper.

Fourteen health providers in Livingston Parish will receive very limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The City of Denham Springs will host a community testing site for the novel coronavirus this week, according to Ochsner Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana health officials announced Friday that the state will greatly reduce restrictions for indoor visitation at nursing homes as COVID-19 positivity rates decrease and more people get vaccinated.

Livingston Parish confirmed 40 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

LIVINGSTON -- For weeks, the 71-year-old woman from Walker was hesitant to get vaccinated, mainly because she didn’t want to get the two shots required for the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

Livingston Parish confirmed nine new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

One of the state’s most recognizable buildings will offer COVID-19 vaccines this weekend.

Livingston Parish confirmed nine new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

LIVINGSTON -- The fever, fatigue, and constant body aches removed all doubt for Joe Murphy.

Southeastern Louisiana University has set the times and location for its spring 2021 graduation ceremonies, officials have announced.

Livingston Parish confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Thanks to a steady resupply of COVID-19 vaccine doses to the state, vaccines are now available to people 16 and older who have one of a series of health conditions outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Livingston Parish confirmed 23 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Officials announced a major expansion in COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, making shots available to people 16 and older who meet specific criteria that put them at increased risk for severe illness from the novel coronavirus.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

On March 9, 2020, Louisiana confirmed its first positive case of the novel coronavirus.

There are 15 providers in Livingston Parish that will receive very limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Thanks to a steady resupply of COVID-19 vaccine doses to the state, vaccines are now available to people 16 and older who have one of a series of health conditions outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Livingston Parish confirmed 23 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Officials announced a major expansion in COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, making shots available to people 16 and older who meet specific criteria that put them at increased risk for severe illness from the novel coronavirus.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

On March 9, 2020, Louisiana confirmed its first positive case of the novel coronavirus.

There are 15 providers in Livingston Parish that will receive very limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

For the second consecutive year, the Tickfaw 200 will not set sail.

The total of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston Parish shrunk by seven overnight, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The City of Denham Springs will host a community testing site for the novel coronavirus this week, according to Ochsner Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 16 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

North Oaks Health System will host a mass vaccination event next week using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Livingston Parish confirmed just five new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and no new COVID-19 deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

LSU will move to Phase Three of its COVID-19 recovery plan beginning on Monday, March 8, university officials have announced.

Single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to eligible residents at the Livingston Parish Health Unit on Saturday, March 6, according to the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP).

State Rep. Rick Edmonds, along with 32 other Louisiana legislators, have signed a letter urging Gov. John Bel Edwards to fully reopen Louisiana and end the statewide mask mandate.

Livingston Parish confirmed 13 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and one new death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

After receiving the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the Louisiana Department of Health is spearheading mass vaccination events at a dozen sites across the state.

There are now three COVID-19 vaccines in Louisiana, giving people a greater chance to receive one as the pandemic nears its one-year anniversary.

Livingston Parish confirmed nine new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and no new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards joined thousands of others across the state on Tuesday when he received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to become fully vaccinated.

Ochsner Baton Rouge has immediate openings for new appointments on Wednesday, March 3, and Friday, March 5, for COVID-19 vaccination, the hospital system has announced.

While Louisiana folks cheered a move forward in the state’s ongoing fight against the coronavirus, officials shared some news that may bring things a slight step back.

Following nearly six weeks of improvements in Louisiana’s COVID-19 case counts and a sustained decrease in hospitalizations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move forward to Phase Three.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 41 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and no new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana confirmed less than 600 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday as hospitalizations remained the same, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The City of Denham Springs will host a community testing site for the novel coronavirus this week, according to Ochsner Health.

Louisiana will receive 37,900 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week, which officials hope will boost the state’s vaccination effort that has now surpassed 1 million administered doses.

Livingston Parish confirmed two new COVID-19 deaths on Monday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 26 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Education has announced plans to invest $2 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to provide high school sophomores and seniors with vouchers to take an upcoming ACT.

Livingston Parish confirmed 29 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and no new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana officials expect the state to receive its biggest allocation of COVID-19 vaccination doses yet — and it could get even bigger if a third vaccine is granted emergency approval.

The Livingston community and beyond is mourning the loss of a man who spent his holidays in recent years spreading joy to others.

As the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve after a harsh winter surge, Gov. John Bel Edwards indicated that he may loosen COVID-19 restrictions when his current order expires next week.

LSU officials are hopeful that the fall 2021 semester will bring campus operations “back to normal” as the state nears a year since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding its ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic and the recovery from last week’s rare winter storm event during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed five new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and one new COVID-19 death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.